Mayo Clinic Minute – How to tell if your child has a fever

A fever – when the body’s temperature is above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit – is typically a sign
that your body is fighting off an infection.

Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, explains what signs to watch for when your child is running a high temperature.
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